BEAST TAMER
Rising to the Challenge. This is a title that I am proud of. This is a title that I have earned. In 2014, I received my credentials from StrongFirst as level one instructor (SFG I). Having proved my skills in the fundamental movements (swing, clean,…
Timeless Strength
Now 36 years young, I often wonder about the timelessness of my training. Will my zest for strength & conditioning last the test of time? Will it give me more than what it takes? In truth, I have remained resilient. With minimal tweaks and injuries,…
Essential Grinds
Double Kettlebell Accessory Work for Hypertrophy If you’re reading this blog post, I assume you share the same passion as I do for kettlebell training. While single kettlebell training can fast track an athlete to potent gains in strength and power, my preference is in…
Power Threes
A Speed Based Complex Power maintenance is primary. From an early age, I’ve always appreciated my body’s ability to move with coordination, quickness, and skill. From long jumping and sprinting the 100m in college, to powerlifting and kettlebell training today, the pursuit is of power…
Relaxed Aggression > Tension
Maintaining Athleticism In Advanced Power Training The concept of “relaxed aggression” was relayed to me by a mentor and friend, Franz Snideman. After a high school and college career sprinting the 100m and long jump, I jumped into personal training with a watchful eye on…
Four Week Snatch Test Plan
The kettlebell snatch is the most “bang for your buck” movement in all of strength training. Not only does snatching train all out power, but the high workload of the movement trains the energy systems in a safe, yet effective manner. I have used snatch…
Minimalist Backcountry Training
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. John Muir The truest test of fitness lies deep within the backcountry. We must not only develop the skills to perform in nature’s elements, but have the necessary prerequisite training of a sound…
Gut Health
Gut Health. The research is in: A healthy gut = a healthy life. Your #microbiome has been deemed your “second brain” for its influence on mood and general wellbeing. When “bad” bacteria run rampant, and “good” bacteria are in short supply, we feel decreased immunity…
Shoulder Health
Shoulder Health From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow #aeschylus. Strength training will produce robustness: capable of ridding the body of #osteoporosis, #sarcopenia, and #dynapenia. But in order to maintain the #primemovers (bigger muscle groups), we must maintain the health of our #stabilizermuscles. Just as the small seed requires quality…
Combatting Elbow Tendonitis: Tissue Release
Buying an #ArmAid was one my most worthy investments… This tool facilitates tissue release of the elbow flexors and extensors. I use the ArmAid to apply pressure to knotted trigger points in my forearms and triceps. I’ve found that a lack of external rotation in…